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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Just for summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers every Monday at 10:30am in June and July.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paint Tracks: Painting with Cars!

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Outside - Front Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Painting can be done with more than just brushes! Kids ages 2-6 are invited to join us outside on the library’s front lawn to use some toy cars and paint to make their own little masterpiece!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime in the Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every Tuesday in June and July at 10:30am!

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get Kindergarten ready with our favorite group of colorful characters! Engaging activities will be provided to reinforce the skills needed for your first year of school. 

Designed for kids ages 4-6 with a caregiver present.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Craft Days

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in the second-floor lobby every Wednesday, June 11 through July 23, from 2pm - 5pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime at the Storybook Trail

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a special storytime at the Comet Pride Storybook Trail (Amherst Junior High School Campus at 548 Milan Avenue). Enjoy stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play-Doh Playdate

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Sensory Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Squish, stretch, and shape Play-Doh in a variety of open-ended play activities. Designed for ages 3-8. All supplies are provided.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Messy Art Day

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Outside - Front Lawn
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Splatter, splash, and spray! Dress for a mess and come prepared to make art with paint and a variety of tools and techniques. Designed for children of all ages. 

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Just for summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers every Monday at 10:30am in June and July.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to go on a magical adventure this summer, just like Jack and Annie? Read (or re-read) the Magic Tree House books and come to the library for special themed activities.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime in the Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every Tuesday in June and July at 10:30am!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bluey Sleepytime Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for a sleepytime adventure with Bluey and Bingo! Dress up in your coziest pajamas and join us for a reading of one of Bluey’s most famous bedtime stories, along with some songs and activities inspired by the famous heeler puppy!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Craft Days

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in the second-floor lobby every Wednesday, June 11 through July 23, from 2pm - 5pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your 18” dolls to the library and create a cozy sleeping bag for your doll to use! All supplies will be provided for
each child to make one sleeping bag. Designed for kids ages 5 - 12. Kids under the age of 10 must have a caregiver

This event is in the "Children" group.

Paint and Sip for Kids

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come and relax at the library with some light snacks and a fun art project! Complete a paint-by-number kit and enjoy snacks and beverages as you paint.

Disclaimer(s)

Food will be served at this program. If you have allergy concerns, please contact the library at 440-988-4230.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Just for summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers every Monday at 10:30am in June and July.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime in the Park

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every Tuesday in June and July at 10:30am!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Craft Days

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Second Floor Children's Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in the second-floor lobby every Wednesday, June 11 through July 23, from 2pm - 5pm for our Summer Craft Days! We’ll provide everything kids need to make a fun craft!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Miss Joy's Music Time

11:15am - 11:45am
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Sensory Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy engaging musical activities with music therapist Joy Rivera that include singing, dancing, instruments and more! Designed for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers.

This event is in the "Children" group.

School Bus Storytime

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are your kids curious about the big yellow buses they see the big kids ride to school? Do you have a preschooler or kindergartener about to ride the bus for the first time? Join us for a special school bus storytime!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Just for summer! Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 2 - 6 years old and their caregivers every Monday at 10:30am in June and July.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to go on a magical adventure this summer, just like Jack and Annie? Read (or re-read) the Magic Tree House books and come to the library for special themed activities.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime in the Park: Treat Day!

10:30am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Offsite
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Enrichment, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet us at the Amherst Township Park (44780 Middle Ridge Rd) for stories, songs, and outdoor fun designed for children of all ages and their caregivers. We’ll be at the park every Tuesday in June and July at 10:30am!

Disclaimer(s)

Food will be served at this program. If you have allergy concerns, please contact the library at 440-988-4230.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens & Teens" group.

Summer Reading Fun Fair

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Children, Tweens & Teens
Library Branch: Amherst Public Library
Room: Community Room A/B
Age Group: Children, Tweens & Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading, Community Events
Event Details:

Join us for fun and games on the 2nd floor of the library from 6pm - 8pm on Wednesday, July 30. This year’s Fun Fair features a super special Grand Prize drawing, in addition to the drawings for our Kids and Young Adult Reading Club prizes!

Disclaimer(s)

Food will be served at this program. If you have allergy concerns, please contact the library at 440-988-4230.